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Final Days of Health Care Sign Up

Mar. 24, 2014

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Bethany

Ok, procrastinators (and boy am I a big one!), this is the last week to sign up for health care via Connect for Health Colorado. There will be Certified Health Coverage Guides at the Belmar Library through March 31 to help you understand your options.

Connect for Health Colorado is a one-stop, online marketplace designed to help you find the best health plan for your needs and find out if you're eligible for new federal financial assistance to help pay for your coverage.

Appointments are not required, but can be made by calling 303-271-4691.

Small Businesses & the Affordable Care Act

Mar. 4, 2014

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Bethany

One struggle many small business owners have is determining if they can provide health insurance for their employees. Of course, everyone wants to, but it's not always possible. Luckily, there's an option that you may not know about.

The Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Marketplace makes it possible for small businesses to provide qualified health plans to their employees under the Affordable Care Act. This year, the SHOP Marketplace is open to employers with 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees (FTEs). You may also qualify for tax credits if you use SHOP.

A representative from The Small Business Majority, a national nonprofit, will be here to discuss the law, its provisions and how you may be able to benefit. Bring your questions!

See What's Up at JCPL

Feb. 24, 2014

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Bethany

We know that keeping up to speed on how your library is doing is important to you, so we've scheduled a number of community meetings throughout the county. The purpose of the meetings is to provide an update on library services, solicit input from library patrons and other Jefferson County residents, and respond to community concerns. All interested parties are welcome to attend any and all meetings. Meetings are currently scheduled for the following dates and times.

March Madness Invades Jeffco

Feb. 21, 2014

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Bethany

No, not basketball. We're talking crazy deals on books, movies, music and more! The Jefferson County Library Foundation and Friends of JCPL will hold its annual March Madness Used Book Sale from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1, and from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, March 2 at the Jeffco Fairgrounds. This year's sale will feature more than 40,000 items! Books will be available from 50 cents to $2.50, with hardback fiction for just $1. Sunday is Bag Day, where for $6 you can fill up a grocery bag full of items.

The only thing not loco about this sale - proceeds benefit Jefferson County Public Library!

Hear 100 Years of One Woman's Life

Feb. 14, 2014

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Bethany

Do you ever wonder what it would be like to live 100 years and what stories you'd like to share with others if you did? Imagine all you'd witness! You can get a firsthand account of one woman's 100-years of life at the Wheat Ridge Library's Thrusday Morning Book Group this month.

Rosemary's mother, Sue, was born when Teddy Roosevelt was President. Sue lived 100 years and much of it she recorded in ordinary spiral notebooks - the minutia of her days and thoughts – the price of gas, what she thought of The Feminine Mystique and almost always what they had for supper. Her daughter has distilled them down to a charming, personal, sometimes funny portrait of a life well lived. In many ways Sue's life is unremarkable. In others it is the story of every woman who evolved through the amazing history of the 20th Century.

Business Tax Deductions 101

Feb. 3, 2014

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Bethany

Let's face it, taxes can be confusing all around, right? One of the biggest headaches can be how business-related items fit in. Luckily, we have a program that can help you out if you are looking for some guidance. You'll learn about common IRS business tax deductions, including:

There's Still Time to Sign Up for Health Care

Jan. 31, 2014

by:

Bethany

If you've been putting off signing up for health care under the Affordable Health Care Act because it seems too daunting, stop procrastinating! The Belmar Library will serve as a Certified Assistance Site, where you can meet with a Certified Health Coverage Guide to explore Connect for Health Colorado and understand your options.

Connect for Health Colorado is a one-stop, online marketplace designed to help you find the best health plan for your needs and find out if you're eligible for new federal financial assistance to help pay for your coverage.

Appointments are not required, but can be made by calling 303-271-4691.

Sweetheart Deals on Romance Books

Jan. 29, 2014

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Bethany

Looking for romance? Find your perfect match at the Golden Library's annual Sweetheart Book Sale. From Feb. 3-16, you can chose from a great selection of recent, used romance paperbacks for just 50 cents each. These special romance paperbacks will be on tables located outside the meeting room.

New Parenting Book Group

Jan. 23, 2014

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Bethany

Parenting. Sometimes it can seem like an overwhelming responsibility. There's so much you need to be thinking of that you might not know where to begin. You might want to hear more than one perspective on a topic before deciding what will be best for your family. To provide some assistance with the monumental task of being the best parent you can be, we've started a brand new book group just for parents at the Arvada Library.

On the second Wednesday of each month at 2 p.m., parents are invited to attend this book group and discuss the selected topic. From Brain Development to Toxicity, we'll be covering a number of important issues. While there's not a specific title to read each month, we do offer suggestions, but you're not limited to those.

Feel free to bring along your little ones - we'll have storytime, books and coloring sheets for them while you're with the group.

What's Going on in the World Today?

Jan. 21, 2014

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Bethany

Let's be honest for a minute. As a society, Americans aren't as up to speed on what is happening in the rest of the world, and what our role is, as some other countries. In fact, the issues out there today can seem slightly overwhelming to tackle.

If you're looking for a place to start, why not come to one of our upcoming Great Decisions nights at the Columbine or Evergreen Libraries. This popular foreign policy discussion group is perfect for those who are interested in learning more about current events.

Each program is presented in a balanced and non-partisan way, and includes background information, current data and policy options for each issue. Topics include:

Defense Technology

Israel and the U.S.

Turkey’s Challenges

Islamic Awakening

Energy Independence

Food and Climate

China’s Foreign Policy

U.S. Trade Policy

Sessions at the Columbine Library begin with a planning meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27 and continue on select Mondays through May 19. The Evergreen Library will host the program beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19. It will continue through Monday, May 5.